Drexel online FNP fall 2020

[Kate7011]

Hi!

I am applying to Drexel’s online FNP program for fall 2020. I would like to hear from others who are/have applied to the program and your experience!

How much experience did you have at the time of application? What was your gpa?

[idani, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

Hi,

Did you submit your application yet? I am applying for the Women's Health program for fall 2020. I have 6 years of experience.

[idani, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

Are there any current or past Drexel NP students on this forum? I am a bit concerned about getting decisions from other programs earlier in the year and still waiting for Drexel's decision. Anyone have any experience with this situation? What did you do?

[TravelNurse110, MSN, RN]

I also applied to Drexel for Adult /Gero (the certificate)-- my app is almost complete (just waiting for them to upload some of the last documents). I was told that if apps are complete by end of Jan, they do a review and there may be a decision in March. Otherwise, I guess it's June.

I am of course concerned about clinicals as I live in Philly and there are a ton of nursing schools--I'm sure clinicals are sporifice.

[idani, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

On 1/11/2020 at 11:53 AM, TravelNurse110 said:

I also applied to Drexel for Adult /Gero (the certificate)-- my app is almost complete (just waiting for them to upload some of the last documents). I was told that if apps are complete by end of Jan, they do a review and there may be a decision in March. Otherwise, I guess it's June.

I am of course concerned about clinicals as I live in Philly and there are a ton of nursing schools--I'm sure clinicals are sporifice.

Did you apply yet? I submitted my application. I am hoping they do an early review.

[TravelNurse110, MSN, RN]

Hi! there

My app has been complete for a few days. My enrollment counselor called the other day to let me know that an early review would be done end of January . She said that I might expect to be notified of a decision in 4-6 weeks (from end of Jan). She said she would give me a call if she saw a decision posted.

That's all I know!

[idani, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

Thats great to know! Thanks for sharing that bit of information with me. Let's keep our fingers crossed. The wait is a bit agonizing. Did you apply to any other programs?

[TravelNurse110, MSN, RN]

I did-- I applied to Georgetown and also to Purdue Global--I guess I got in to Purdue Global (?) because they are asking me for a tuition deposit and they are evaluating my transfer credits now. Purdue might cost about 20 K--similar to Drexel.

I may hear from Georgetown, also in the next month--it's very $$$ though, even for the post msn certificate --could be as much as 50K depending on the credits I can apply from the MSN. Sigh...

[idani, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

Great that's awesome and congratulations!!! Hopefully more good news to come.

[TravelNurse110, MSN, RN]

Let's hope --good news for all!

[RNbannanie]

I submitted my application in February/March is and heard back the 1st week of May. I started Fall 2018 and I have been really impressed with their online program. Finding your own clinical sites is a pain, I start clinical in the summer and it's been rough, but not for everyone. Happy to answer any questions about the program. I am in the Dual Peds program.

[TravelNurse110, MSN, RN]

That's awesome RNbannanie, so glad you are enjoying the program-- so, does Drexel help *at all* with the placement or are you really just left out there on your own? Has everyone been able to find clinical sites? Would a student need to delay or drop out if there aren't sites? I'm really worried because I am in Philly .... I'm sure it's completely saturated.